Princess Diana's beloved Ford Escort goes up for auction in Colchester
The 1981 car disappeared for over 20 years
Last updated 24th May 2022
A Ford Escort which once belonged to Princess Diana is going to be auctioned off in Colchester in Essex.
The 1981 saloon was given to the Princess by HRH Prince Charles as an engagement present and had disappeared for over 20 years.
It'll go under the hammer at the end of the month.
It still carries its original registration WEV 297W and is in incredibly original condition, having 83,000 miles on the clock, with its original paint and upholstery.
The Ford was Princes Diana's personal transport in the early and happiest part of her relationship with the Prince of Wales and there are numerous photographs of her driving it and even her watching the Prince playing polo, sitting inside it.
It comes complete with a silver frog mascot on the bonnet, a copy of a gift from Diana's sister, Lady Sarah Spencer, to remind her of the fairy tale of a beautiful girl whose kiss turns a frog into a prince.
It is estimated to fetch ÂŁ30,000-40,000 in Reeman Dansie's Royal Auction on 29th June 2021.
James Grinter, the Managing Director of Reeman Dansie said he was amazed by the originality of the car which is important to collector's who put a high value on owning something that was a personal possession of the late Princess.
The lady owner is a great admirer of Princess Diana and has always cherished the car and its Royal history, so much so she kept its Royal provenance a secret even from her friends.
One of Princess Diana's other iconic cars, her Audi convertible, sold last year.
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